Wynn Starr Special Products, LLC Allendale, NJ 07401 Letter Agreement of January 2007
Xxxx
Xxxxx Special Products, LLC
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Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Letter
Agreement of January 2007
January
19, 2007
Xxxxx
X.
Xxxxx, CEO
Xxxxxx
Products Corp.
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Xxx
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 00
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Xx.
Xxxxx
X. Xxxxxxxxx
Pharlo
IP, LLC
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxx,
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Gentlemen:
We
entered into an Exclusive Field of Use License Agreement and Product Sale
Agreement dated as of September 16, 2004 (“Agreement”) with Xxxxxx Products
Corp. f/k/a Xxxxxx Capital Corp., Pharlo Citrus Technologies, Inc. and Indian
River Labs, LLC. Under this agreement, the undersigned was granted the exclusive
license to market and distribute the Licensed Product (as defined therein)
based
on the Licensed Technology (as that term is defined in the aforementioned
Agreement) within the United States of America (U.S.) and Canada. The Agreement
was modified by amendment effective March 18, 2005 (“March 18 Amendment”), which
modification expanded the Licensed Territory (as defined therein) to
worldwide.
We
further modified the above Agreement by letter agreement of October 4,
2006.
The
parties affirm that all of the above Agreements are in full force and effect
except as modified below.
Notwithstanding
the above, the parties wish to and hereby revise the “Royalty Payments” as set
forth in the aforesaid Agreements to the extent set forth below, and enter
into
the following pricing and split of sales receipts agreement as to the sale
of
the Licensed Products to the Poultry Industry:
1.
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Commencing
January 1, 2007, as to all sales of the Xxxxxx Blue product for between
*
per gallon sales by Xxxxxx to all Mountaire plants, the Licensee
shall
receive * per gallon, upon receipt of payment by Xxxxxx. There will
be no
payment to Licensee for sales directly by Xxxxxx to Mountaire for
any
gallon price under * . As to any sale above * , the split set forth
below
applies whether the product is sold to Mountaire by Xxxxxx or by
Licensee.
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2.
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As
to all sales of the Xxxxxx Blue product by Xxxx Xxxxx (Licensee)
for a
price between * per gallon, the Licensor (Xxxxxx) shall receive 80%
of the
sales receipts and the Licensee 20% of the sales
receipts.
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3.
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As
to sales of the Xxxxxx Blue product for over * per gallon, the Licensor
shall receive 75% of the sales receipts and the Licensee 25% of the
sales
receipts.
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4.
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There
will no longer be any 70-30 split as set forth in the October 4,
2006
agreement.
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Licensee
agrees to market as part of the Product sales the “Contract Regarding the Use of
Xxxxxx Blue,” and Licensor agrees to perform according to the terms thereof. See
Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Each
gallon of Xxxxxx Blue produced by the Licensor shall have the Quality
Characteristics set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto, and made a part hereof,
and the Licensee shall sell the aforesaid product with those Quality
Characteristics and distribute the sales receipts as set forth
above.
The
aforesaid pricing and sales distribution terms supersedes all prior agreements
as to pricing per Unit Royalty and/or Cost Plus Royalty and Net Sales Price
as
set for the prior agreements and more specifically any 70-30 split.
Payment
to Licensor and customer credit worthiness approval shall remain in full force
and effect as set for in the prior agreements.
Incentive
Program
As
a
further incentive to Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx agrees to issue to Xxxx Xxxxx a warrant
right or warrants to purchase up to one million shares of Xxxxxx common stock
with an exercise price based upon the closing price of Xxxxxx common stock
on
the date of this agreement
Provided
that
Xxxx
Xxxxx reaches a level of progressive monthly sales resulting in * in monthly
annualized sales between the period from January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007,
plus the sixty (60) days extension period set forth below.
In
addition
If
Xxxx
Xxxxx reaches a level of * in annualized monthly sales of Xxxxxx Blue or any
derivative
thereof,
in the time period between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007, plus the
sixty
(60) day extension period set forth below, Xxxxxx agrees to issue to Xxxx Xxxxx
a warrant right or warrant rights to purchase an additional 300,000 shares
of
asker common stock with an exercise price based upon the closing price of Xxxxxx
common stock on the date of this agreement
Notwithstanding
the above, Xxxx Xxxxx shall have the right to a sixty (60) day extension to
March 2, 2008 to meet the above Target Criteria and receive said
warrants.
The
other
Target Criteria as to duration, number of plants sold and termination rights
as
set forth in the above agreements shall remain in full force and
effect.
*
Subject
to a request for confidential treatment; Separately filed with the
Commission.
During
or
at the end of the aforesaid time period and 60-day extension, the parties agree
to discuss and negotiate in good faith as to future price structures and
distribution of sales receipts for not only the Xxxxxx Blue product but also
any
derivative of same.
Very
truly yours,
Xxxx
Xxxxx Special Products, LLC
By:
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/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx |
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, President
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Agreed
to:
Xxxxxx Products Corp. | Pharlo IP, LLC | ||
f/k/a Xxxxxx Capital Corp. |
Formerly, Indian River Labs,
LLC
and Pharlo Citrus Technologies,
Inc.
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By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx | By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx | ||
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, CEO |
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx |
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EXHIBIT
A
Xxxx
Xxxxx Contract Regarding the Use of Xxxxxx Blue®
This
agreement is made on ________________
(date),
between:
Xxxx
Xxxxx
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Xxxxx
Xxxxx
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and
________________________________
(customer
name)
________________________________
(address)
________________________________
(address)
with
a
copy of the original contract to be sent to:
Xxxxxx
Products Corp.
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Xxx
Xxxxxxxxx Xx.
Xxxxxxx,
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Attn:
Xxxxx Xxxxx
SECTION
1
Agreement
Customer
agrees to purchase from Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Blue®
Poultry
Active Ingredient at a cost of * / gallon FOB Conroe, TX for a period of
________ year(s) (1 year minimum). It is the responsibility of the customer
to
maintain inventory of product and provide adequate notice when placing orders
through Xxxx Xxxxx.
SECTION
2
Testing
(Optional)
Testing
may be performed in order for Xxxxxx Products to demonstrate the efficacy of
Xxxxxx Blue to achieve predetermined test parameters. Upon agreement of the
parameters by the three parties, Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Products and the customer,
Xxxxxx Products will proceed with Site Assessment, Equipment Specification
and
Installation of testing apparatus as outlined in Sections 3 and 4 of this
Agreement.
Testing
Parameters:
*
Subject
to a request for confidential treatment; Separately filed with the
Commission.
Test
Pricing Schedule:
Week
#1:
Equipment: | Xxxxxx maintains ownership - No Charge | |
Personnel: | ||
· Expenses:
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At cost | |
$ * per technician | ||
· Day
2-7:
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$ * per technician | |
Xxxxxx Blue® Product: | No Charge | |
Xxxxxx Blue® Freight: | Billed at cost |
Week
#2 and Successive Weeks (if required)
Equipment: | Xxxxxx maintains ownership - No Charge | |
Personnel: | ||
· Expenses:
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At cost | |
· Day
1-7:
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$ * per technician | |
Xxxxxx Blue® Product: | Billed at * price $ * per gallon | |
Xxxxxx Blue® Freight: | Billed at cost |
Upon
meeting the parameters above, all parties agree to the conditions set forth
in
the remainder of the Agreement.
SECTION
3
Site
Assessment and Equipment Specification
Upon
agreement of the contract, a Xxxxxx Products engineer or qualified technician
will make a site visit to assess the equipment and chemical requirements for
the
facility. The engineer/technician will proceed in specifying and acquiring
the
appropriate equipment. A minimum of two weeks is recommended from the time
of
the initial site visit to the time of installation. Coordination of field
activities shall be directed through:
Field Engineering Manager | Project Manager | |
* | * |
SECTION
4
Installation
Xxxxxx
Products will provide all necessary equipment required to successfully and
accurately apply Xxxxxx Blue to relevant locations within the facility. Xxxxxx
will also provide a Project Manager and a technician(s) to oversee and assist
in
the installation. It is the responsibility of the customer to provide necessary
skilled (ie. electricians, welders, contractors) and unskilled (ie. laborers)
personnel to make appropriate process and electrical tie-ins as per Xxxxxx
Product’s recommendation. Installation of equipment typically occurs on the
weekend prior to testing/startup.
SECTION
5
Startup
and Maintenance
Immediately
following installation, Xxxxxx Products will provide, at no cost to the
customer, up to one week of training. A custom created training manual will
be
provided including digital photos of the equipment, controls, valves etc. Should
the training period be extended greater than one week or additional technicians
are required during the training period, the cost would be * per day per
technician plus expenses.
*
Subject to a request for confidential treatment;
Separately filed with the Commission.
Maintenance
of the equipment is paramount and must be followed according to the procedures
outlined in the training manual. Xxxxxx will provide a qualified technician
to
service the equipment on a monthly basis at a cost of * per month per processing
plant. The technician will check pH calibration, service pumps, inspect
electrical contacts, monitor consumption and make recommendations where possible
on optimizing usage. Customer is responsible for the replacement cost of broken
equipment due to mishandling and replacement of pH probes.
(Customer Signature) |
(Xxxx Xxxxx Signature) |
(Xxxxxx Products Signature) |
_______________
(Date)
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*
Subject to a request for confidential treatment;
Separately filed with the Commission.
EXHIBIT
B
SECTION
1 - EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
3E
Company: "For
24-hour emergency assistance, call the 3E Company at
0-000-000-0000.
SECTION
2 - DISTRIBUTOR INFORMATION
Xxxxxx
Products
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Xxxxxxx,
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000-000-0000
SECTION
3 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY INDENTIFICATION
Product
Name: Xxxxxx
Blue Poultry Processing Mix
Synonyms:
Xxxxxx Blue, Xxxxxx Poultry Processing Mix
Product
Use: Active ingredient for various poultry wash/treatment
applications
Chemical
Formula: See components below
CAS
Number: See components below
Manufacturer:
Xxxxxx
Products
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Xxxxxxx 000 Xxxx
Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 00000
000-000-0000
SECTION
4 - COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component
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CAS
Number
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%
(by weight)
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Exposure
Limits
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*
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*
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* Subject to a request for confidential treatment; Separately
filed with the Commission.
SECTION
5 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency
Overview: Clear, light blue liquid that is classified as a DOT corrosive. Causes
skin and eye irritation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Eye
Contact: Causes mild to severe irritation. May cause burn if not flushed with
water.
Skin
Contact: Prolonged exposure may cause moderate irritation. May cause burn if
not
flushed with water.
Inhalation:
Mist and vapors can cause varying degrees of irritation of the nose, throat
and
respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
Will cause irritation or burn digestive tract. Ingestion is not a typical route
of occupational exposure.
Chronic
(Cancer) Information: Not known to cause cancer. Components not listed as
carcinogens by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Reproduction
Information: N/A
Potential
Environmental Effects: Readily mixes with water to form a weak acid solution.
The low pH and copper component may be harmful to plant and animal organisms
found in soil and in surface waters. Therefore, keep out of streams and
ditches.
SECTION
6 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Note
To
Physician: Supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in
response to reactions of the patient. Treat as a corrosive and possible sulfur
allergy reactions.
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids
to
thoroughly flush. If redness or irritation persists, get prompt medical
attention.
Skin:
Immediately flush affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. If burn
occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:
Move victim to fresh air. If irritation persists, obtain medical care
immediately.
Ingestion:
If ingested drink large quantities of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Contact
physician immediately.
SECTION
7 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable
Properties: Not applicable. Material will not burn.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable. Material is non-combustible.
Extinguishing
Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Hazardous
Combustion Products: At elevated temperatures (1200ºF) the product will
decompose generating oxides of sulfur. Material may react with some metals
to
give off flammable hydrogen gas.
Fire
Fighting Instructions: Product readily mixes with water to form a weak acid
solution. If using water, wear acid protective equipment. No gases or toxic
fumes are emitted from this reaction. However, if elevated temperatures are
reached, self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
SECTION
8 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Land
Spill: Contain and vacuum up material and place in disposal container. Dilute
residual material with ample supply of water and neutralize with sodium
bicarbonate or limestone. Prevent liquid from entering sewers and waterways.
Dike with sand or soil to contain spill.
Water
Spill: Readily mixes with water to form a weak acid solution. If water is
isolated or can be contained, neutralize with weak alkaline solution. Notify
appropriate authorities if required by regulations.
SECTION
9 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear all recommended personal protective clothing when handling. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage:
Keep containers tightly closed. DO NOT store near strong alkalis. Keep away
from
excessive heat (>125ºF).
SECTION
10 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering
Controls: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to maintain good
air
quality and reduce fumes/odors.
Respiratory
Protection: Do not breathe vapors or mists. Use with adequate ventilation or
use
NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator equipped with acid gas/fume, mist
cartridges.
Skin
Protection: Wear neoprene, vinyl, PVC or rubber gloves. Use splash aprons,
slicker suits and rubber boots as needed.
Eye
Protection: Face shield, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
General
Hygiene Considerations: There are no known health hazards associated with this
material when used as recommended. Follow good industrial hygiene practices
including but not limited to: (1) wash hands after use and before eating; (2)
avoid skin contact; and (3) wear safety glasses.
SECTION
11 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Clear, light blue liquid
Odor:
Fresh, no apparent odor
Physical
State: Liquid
Solubility:
Very soluble in water
Molecular
Formula: N/A. See section 4 for list of components.
Concentrate
pH: * Diluted
5g/100mls DI water - pH: * Conductivity:
*
Specific
Gravity @ 25ºC: *
Boiling
Point, ºF: *
Freezing
Point, ºF: *
SECTION
12 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibility:
Avoid contact with strong alkaline material such as caustics, and strong
reducing agents.
Conditions
to Avoid: Freezing and elevated temperatures.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: Sulfuric acid vapors may be released upon heating and
sulfur oxides may be released upon decomposition.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION
13 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Reported
Human Effects: No human data are available for this product.
Reported
Animal Effects: No human data are available for this product.
Skin
& Eye Irritation: May occur with over exposure. May cause allergic reactions
similar to sulfur allergies.
*
Subject
to a request for confidential treatment; Separately filed with the
Commission.
SECTION 14 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological
Information: This product readily mixes with water to form a weak acid solution.
The low pH and copper component is harmful to many plant and animal
organisms.
Chemical
Fate Information: Material will lower the pH of soil. The pH can be adjusted
using sodium bicarbonate or limestone.
SECTION
15 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Neutralize
with sodium bicarbonate or limestone and dispose of in accordance with local,
state and federal laws and regulations.
SECTION
16 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT
proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sulfuric
Acid, Ammonium Sulfate solution)
DOT
Hazard Class/ID#: Class 8 / UN3264 / PG III
DOT
Label: Corrosive
SECTION
17 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
NFPA
Rating: Health
-
1 Reactivity
- 1 Flammability
- 0 Special
Precautions - None
Although
the information contained is offered in good faith, SUCH INFORMATION IS
EXPRESSLY GIVEN WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) OR ANY GUARANTEE
OF
ITS ACCURACY OR SUFFICIENCY and is taken at the user's sole risk. User is solely
responsible for determining the suitability of use in each particular situation.
Xxxxxx Products specifically DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR THE USE
OF
SUCH INFORMATION, including without limitation any recommendation which may
construe and attempt to apply which may infringe or violate valid patents,
licenses and/or copyright.